Semi Rigid Dryer Duct

Builder s best 084131 saf t readi pipe flexible semi rigid aluminum dryer vent duct 2 clamps included 4 diameter x 8 length 3 9 out of 5 stars 41 20 10 20.

Semi rigid dryer duct. Semi rigid aluminum is all that anyone recommends. Tips on how to cut and connect a semi rigid vent pipe on a clothes dryer. There was an article published in the ashi reporter in april 2005 saying that semi rigid metal was the only good substitute for smooth metal click here to see it. The difference is that the metal is semi rigid and less prone to crushing.

It also is a transition duct that must be used outside of wall assemblies. Damaged semi rigid aluminum clothes dryer transition duct side note. It is typically installed with clamps. Enjoy the 8 ft.

Since the inside of the duct is smooth lint and other. Was the duct pictured above ever a proper installation. Builder s best 084131 saf t readi pipe flexible semi rigid aluminum dryer vent duct 2 clamps included 4 diameter x 8 length 3 9 out of 5 stars 41 20 10 20. Dryer in video is a whirlpool cabrio model wed7300dw.

Semi rigid dryer duct wx08x10075 the home depot store finder. Please support my youtube cha. It is compatible with most major brands of electric and gas dryers. The semi rigid dryer duct is flexible but will hold its shape and does not require elbows.

Like foil duct semi rigid is used only for transition ducting and should not be concealed in walls or floors. Semi rigid dryer duct wx08x10075ds ul approved this duct is easy to install with the 2 included clamps at the home depot ge 8 ft. This duct is totally non combustible with a maximum operating temperature of 435 f. I ve recommended using semi rigid metal when necessary as a way of transitioning from the dryer to the duct.

Although semi rigid metal duct is often stronger and has a smoother interior catches less lint than foil duct it is more common to find listed foil duct than listed semi rigid. This type of dryer duct looks similar to an aluminum foil duct in that it is an accordion style flexible metal tube. Click on the photo to see a larger version and you ll notice it has those little crimp marks going around it just like the transition duct pictured above that is not ul listed.